Salute To The General

Chapter 59 Everyone Benefits

Nathan grunted in reply whereas Penny professed gratefully, "Thank you for escorting us back.”

Penny had suggested the idea that the police escort them back since they had initially been taken

away by the police. This would show their daughter that her parents were not criminals and had not

been arrested.

Jerry quickly answered, "It's no trouble, miss."

"Papa, Mama!” Queenie called out excitedly as she sprinted towards them.

Nathan bent down to scoop his daughter into his arms. The cold look that was on his face earlier

melted to form an adoring smile. His voice was warm as he cooed, "Hello, sweetheart!"

Benson and Leah came over at a more sedate pace. Checking to make sure Nathan and Penny were

alright, they were delighted that the younger couple had returned safely. Turning to the policemen, they

warmly invited them in for some tea.

Jerry declined, "There's no need, sir, ma'am. We were only escorting Mr. Cross and Ms. Smith here

home. We need to get back to work now."

Queenie burst out, "Mister, I thought that the police only arrested bad people. Why did you take away

Papa and

he broke out in a cold sweat. "Kid, your Papa and Mama aren't bad people.

them for their help in

Don't tell them, but we're planning to award them

evaporated as she threw her

always knew that my Papa was a big hero! He's

the little girl's antics. Jerry took this

men.

the house for a late

that moment, in

Joseph Myers, Samuel and Miles Smith were relaxing

his face, Samuel flattered Harry, "With you in charge, this job is a done

men

Harold Lee. I'm pretty sure he's in jail now,

on Harry's face as he replied, "We're good

for medical reimbursement. If

prison!"

spoke up slowly, "Leigh, thirty million is letting him off too easily."

chuckled and answered, "Don't worry, Mr. Myers,

thirty million, I'll change my mind and say I want fifty million. I'll just keep

of money.

narrowed his eyes

"Acceptable."

still have some buddies in prison. When Cross gets there, I'll

of him. Once he's close to breaking,